Modi left disappointed and surprised

London, 2014/Jan/27 07:32:00

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Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi said he was surprised that the BCCI knew the result of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA), in which he had contested for the top job but was delighted to know he emerged as a clear winner. However, Modi added that he was disappointed that the results have been further postponed to March 4.

"I am surprised that BCCI seemed to know the result before anyone else and before the court even pronounced it. But extremely happy that they think I have won," Modi told PTI on Monday.

The BCCI had urged the apex court to hear it before opening the envelope and declaring the result.

"I am disappointed that yet again we have to wait for the results to be opened due to BCCI wanting more time to explain their stand on how they should be allowed to interfere with the democratic process. So I guess I will have to wait," Modi added.

The BCCI in September 2013 had imposed a life ban n the UK-based businessman for alleged irregularities when he headed the IPL from 2008 to 2010.

However, Modi was allowed to contest the elections on the basis of the Rajasthan Sports Act, which does not recognise the BCCI ban.